Pat Robertson
Pat Robertson is an influential American televangelist, media mogul, and former presidential candidate known for his conservative Christian views. He controversially invoked Dietrich Bonhoeffer's name in calls for violence against foreign leaders, illustrating how Bonhoeffer's legacy has been co-opted by some religious figures to justify extreme political positions.
Born on Mar 22, 1930 (95 years old)
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Norway:
Pat Robertson made similar characterizations of the prophet Muhammad.
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Canada:
Reverend Pat Robertson's presidential campaign in 1988 marked a significant moment for religious conservatives in politics.
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Jamaica:
Pat Robertson is mentioned as a prominent American media evangelist.
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Mexico:
Pat Robertson is cited for his controversial views on the earthquake in Haiti being a punishment from God.
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Jamaica:
Pat Robertson was another fundamentalist giant who worked alongside James Dobson in promoting conservative Christian values.
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Canada:
Frost co-ordinated televangelist Pat Robertson’s Republican presidential bid in the state.
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United Kingdom:
Pat Robertson was a contemporaneous televangelist who supported Swaggart's presidential bid.
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United States:
Pat Robertson invoked Bonhoeffer in calling for the assassination of foreign leaders.
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